This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

undertaking analysis and observation

completing records using formality of language and structure

exchanging often complex oral information in a form to suit diverse audiences

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of search and seizure

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

enabling legislation regulations and guidelines

search procedures

organisational procedures including those dealing with physical evidence or obtaining a warrant where relevant

roles of expertother personnel

procedures for dealing with physical evidence

rules of evidence

use of equipment and resources

public sector legislation and standards

occupational health and safety and environmental considerations to ensure the safety of self and others

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in conducting searches and seizures

This will include evidence of

conducting at least three actual or simulated searches and seizures on three separate occasions or in three different situationscontexts

adhering to legal ethical and organisational requirements relating to search and seizure

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while conducting searches and seizures including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

Access is required to resources such as

applicable legislation policies and procedures

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered

search support resources

Method of assessment

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

observation

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Purpose of the search may include:

Items may include:

Evidence may include:

Items/property/evidence might be obtained from:

Authority to search/seize may include:

Intention to search may be advised to:

Operational planning may include:

Assistance may include:

Legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines may include:

Thorough and systematic process means search includes:

Equipment and resources may include:

Records may include:

Information may include:

Dealing with items as an alternative to physical seizure may include:

Legal requirements may include:

Securing items/evidence may include:

Safety of self may involve use of: